Competition among co-wives in a polygynous household is reduced when all of the following occur EXCEPT _____

a. when sororal polygyny is practiced
b. when wives are allowed to participate in the choice of spouse
c. when they are given separate living quarters
d. when the husband does not get involved in the affairs of his wives
e. when a social hierarchy is established between the wives


ANSWER:
d

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